Service Advisor Cantonese – Penang (Expat)
George Town - Malaysia
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cantonese-speaking Service Advisor to join a fast-paced international customer support environment based in Penang Malaysia (Georgetown). This is an expatriate opportunity to support a global technology-driven organisation.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer support across multiple channels assisting customers with inquiries related to orders deliveries payments and general product support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional customer support via phone chat and other channels
- Handle inquiries related to order status delivery timelines payments and product information
- Deliver accurate and timely resolutions while maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Navigate multiple systems to research and resolve customer issues in real time
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in internal systems
- Demonstrate strong product knowledge and continuously stay updated
- Meet quality standards through call audits performance metrics and customer feedback
- Adapt communication style to suit different customer profiles
- Contribute to a positive team environment and support continuous improvement initiatives
Education & Language:
- Diploma or Bachelors Degree in any discipline
- Minimum B2 level English proficiency (spoken and written)
- Fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin (essential)
Experience:
- Minimum 6 months experience in customer service or support
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply (especially from Communication English or related fields)
- Experience in a call centre or support environment is advantageous but not mandatory
Technical & Core Skills:
- Basic technical troubleshooting ability (personal or professional)
- Familiarity with smartphones tablets laptops or operating systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to multitask and navigate multiple systems simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Behavioural Competencies:
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism resilience and composure under pressure
- Strong customer-first mindset with a focus on delivering excellent service
- Willingness to learn accept feedback and continuously improve
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
- Competitive salary package
- Expatriate opportunity in Penang Malaysia
- Structured training and onboarding programme
- Career progression within a global organisation
- Exposure to an international customer base
- Supportive and performance-driven work environment
- Opportunity to develop technical and customer service expertise
Required Skills:
Education & Language: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in any discipline Minimum B2 level English proficiency (spoken and written) Fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin (essential) Experience: Minimum 6 months experience in customer service or support Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply (especially from Communication English or related fields) Experience in a call centre or support environment is advantageous but not mandatory Technical & Core Skills: Basic technical troubleshooting ability (personal or professional) Familiarity with smartphones tablets laptops or operating systems Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to multitask and navigate multiple systems simultaneously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Behavioural Competencies: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment High level of professionalism resilience and composure under pressure Strong customer-first mindset with a focus on delivering excellent service Willingness to learn accept feedback and continuously improve Strong time management and organisational skills Team-oriented with a collaborative approach